From classic car shows to holiday traditions, Mammoth Spring is keeping the fun rolling through the end of 2025! Whether you’re a local looking to fill your weekends or a visitor planning a scenic getaway, our calendar is packed with family-friendly events, small-town charm, and big-time memories.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up: 
🛻 August 30 – 41st Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Get your motor running for one of the biggest events of the year! Classic cars, music, food, and fun at Mammoth Spring State Park. Free admission and over 50 trophies up for grabs.
🎨 September 21 – Fall Arts in the Park
Stroll through local artisan booths, live music, and food trucks while soaking in the first colors of autumn. A relaxing day of shopping and culture in a beautiful setting.
🎃 October 26 – Halloween in the Park
Bring the kids for a safe and spooky good time with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and hayrides under the fall leaves.
🍂 November 9 – Veterans Day Ceremony
Join us at the Spring Park for a moving tribute honoring those who have served, with guest speakers and local music.
🎄 December 7 – Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Ring in the holiday season with our annual parade down Main Street, visits with Santa, cocoa in the park, and the lighting of the town tree!
Each event is a celebration of community, tradition, and the natural beauty of Mammoth Spring. Whether you’re stopping by for the day or making a weekend out of it, we invite you to experience all the heart this little town has to offer.
📍 For updates, event times, and more info, follow us at: facebook.com/MammothSpringChamber
Karin Huffman is an Independence County native who graduated from Cushman High School in 1996. Traveling throughout the state is one of her passions, along with writing about her adventures.
Taking over as travel writer for the Ozark Gateway Region is a dream come true for Huffman who lives in the region with her two daughters, Grace and Stella.
As a family, they enjoy canoeing the Poke Bayou, Salado Creek and the many waterways along the White River in Independence County. Camping and hiking throughout the region is a must for them in the spring and fall as well.
Huffman is an avid nature photographer who will do just about anything to find the perfect waterfall shot, and has visited many in the great state. From Twin Falls and the Richland Creek area in Northwest Arkansas to little known places off the beaten path, waterfalls will be found.
Huffman has been a travel writer for the Eye on Independence Magazine as well as a staff writer for the Batesville Guard, and is looking forward to devoting her time to traveling throughout the eight county region that the Ozark Gateway offers.
If you would like to contact Huffman about an adventure or would like to know how to get more information out about your area, contact her at 870-307-5473, karinhuffman78@gmail.com or karinozarkgateway@sbcglobal.net.